Our experts on staff are here to speak with you to provide fresh dialogue and insight into trends in their respective issue areas that helps grow a vibrant region.
To speak with any of our staff experts, contact Lorena Nava Ruggero, Director, Communications, at (619) 814-1365 or lruggero@sdfoundation.org.
Philanthropy
Corporate Philanthropy: Cami Mattson
Endowments: Candace Wo
Institutional Investments: Matt Fettig
Mitigation Funds: Candace Wo
Nonprofit Organizations & Grantmaking: Katie Rast
Philanthropy & Charitable Giving: Brian Zumbano
Philanthropic Planning: Jason Rogers, AIF, CWS
Planned Giving: Leslie Klein, CFP®
Regional Philanthropy: Trudy Armstrong
Program Areas
Age-Friendly Communities: Katie Rast
Balboa Park: Theresa Nakata
Climate: Christiana DeBenedict*
Community Health & Wellness: Katie Rast
Creative Workforce: Katie Rast
Disaster Response & Preparedness: Christiana DeBenedict*
Early Childhood Development and Education: Katie Rast
Environment: Christiana DeBenedict*
Racial Equity: Pamela Gray Payton
Scholarships & Education: Danielle Valenciano
*Denotes spokesperson fluent in Spanish